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Spellbinders Merry Mischief Gift Tags

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Hi cardmaking friends, welcome back! This is my second post for today, and I’ve got a ton of inspiration to share with you.  The Spellbinders Merry Mischief Gift Tags are absolutely adorable and instead of creating them all the same, I took a deep dive into my die collection and designed four unique and creative tags featuring these charming die-cut critters.  They’re perfect for adding a handmade touch to your holiday gift wrapping or as festive accents for your home decor displays.

Let’s take a closer look at each design and explore some fun ways to use this merry collection.

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Four handmade holiday gift tags created with the Spellbinders Merry Mischief release. Designs include Santa’s suit over a chimney with snowflakes and sentiment, a cute critter bundled in a scarf and hat on an embossed snowflake background, a round tag with a striped backdrop featuring another winter critter, and a star-shaped tag with a festive animal dressed as a Christmas tree. Each tag is finished with colorful ribbons and surrounded by die-cut snowflakes for a festive holiday display.

Products used for the Spellbinders Merry mischief Gift Tags:

Handmade holiday tag created by Sandi MacIver using the Spellbinders Hedge Hogs die set, circle dies, and the Peppermint Twist BetterPress Plate foiled with Fuchsia Glimmer Hot Foil. The tag features an adorable hedgehog wearing glasses, earmuffs, and a scarf in lime green tones, centered on a bold purple and white peppermint swirl background with a green ribbon, perfect for holiday gift wrapping or festive décor.

Spellbinders Merry Mischief Gift Tags #1 – Hedge Hugs on a Peppermint Twist:

I’m starting with my favorite – this adorable little Hedge Hugs tag!  With his Harry Potter – style glasses perched on his nose and that Fuchsia Glimmer – Foiled Peppermint Twist background, he’s simply irresistible.  Can’t you just picture him sitting on top of a lime green gift box with a big purple ribbon tucked un the Christmas Tree?

How to create the Spellbinders Merry Mischief Gift Tags #1

Step 1 – Die-Cut the Hedgehog

Start by die-cutting all the pieces using the Spellbinders Hedge Hogs die set.  I used scraps from my bin in Fawn and Craft cardstock, then added depth and shadows with Distress Oxide Ink in Gathering Twigs.

Step 2 – Add Accessories

Cut the earmuffs, toque, scarf and boots from Peridot and white cardstock.  Lightly ink-blend the edges with Evergreen Bough Distress Oxide Ink for extra dimension before assembling.

Pro Tip:  For the scarf, I added an overlay of mini Christmas Lights from the Deck the Paws die set – too cute not to use again!

Step 3 – Add Details:
Use a #10 white gel pen to add highlights to the eyes and nose, then glue on the signature Harry Potter glasses.  These little touches bring his personality to life and make his face the focal point.

  1. Creating the Peppermint Twist Tag:
    Use Fuchsia Glimmer Hot foil on white cardstock to Glimmer foil the Peppermint Twist BetterPress plate to create the bold, festive background.
  2. Once cooled, die-cut the panel with the second-largest circle die.
  3. Cut a slightly larger circle from white cardstock to create a clean matte layer.
  4. Adhere the two layers together, punch a hole in the top, and finish with a snippet of coordinating ribbon.

This cheerful holiday gift tag is bursting with color and whimsy – perfect for dressing up your Christmas gifts or adding a playful accent to your holiday decor!

Handmade holiday tag created by Sandi MacIver using the Deck the Paws dies from the Spellbinders Merry Mischief Collection. The design features an adorable brown dog dressed as a Christmas tree with layered green branches, pink & green lights, and a golden star around its face. The tag is shaped like a large yellow star and finished with a black-and-white gingham ribbon—perfect for festive gift wrapping or holiday décor.

Spellbinders Merry Mischief Gift Tags #2 – Deck the Paws on a Star:

The basic steps for assembling the doggy are the same as the hedgehog above – die-cut, ink-blend for depth, and add highlights for extra character.

Creating the Star Tag:

  1. Use the Hero Arts 5 Point Stars Infinity Dies and cut two stars from Beeswax cardstock using the largest die.
  2. Adhere the two stars together for stability, then punch a hole at the top.
  3. Thread a strip of black and white gingham ribbon through the hole.
  4. Use foam squares to attach the Deck the Paws Dog to the center of the star for a bit of dimension.

This cheerful star-shaped holiday tag is the perfect finishing touch for your Christmas Gifts or festive decor – playful, bright and full of personality!

Handmade holiday tag created by Sandi MacIver featuring the Hedge Hugs die from the Spellbinders Merry Mischief Collection. The tag is layered with a bright fuchsia base and a white embossed panel using the Season Sparkles Embossing Folder. An adorable hedgehog with glasses, pink earmuffs, scarf, and boots is centered on the tag, accented with die-cut pink snowflakes and finished with a coordinating satin ribbon—perfect for festive gift wrapping or Christmas décor.

 

Spellbinders Merry Mischief Gift Tags #3 – Hedge Hugs on Embossed Tag:

The basic steps for assembling the hedgehog are the same as the hedgehog #1 above – die-cut, ink-blend for depth, and add highlights for extra character.  Spellbinders Mulberry cardstock was used.

Creating the Tag:

  1. Use the Simon Says Stamp Nested Tags #czd265 and cut two tags with the largest and second largest from Mulberry and white cardstock.
  2. Emboss the white tag with the Season Sparkles Embossing folder before adhering it to the Mulberry tag.
  3. Use the snowflake dies from the Fergus the Gnome Winter and Christmas Embellishments to die cut snowflakes.  Use one to cover the small hole at the top of the white tag.
  4. Thread a strip of mulberry ribbon through the hole.
  5. Use foam squares to attach the hedgehog.
  6. Add Silver mix Color Essential Gems to the center of each snowflake.

Handmade holiday tag created by Sandi MacIver using the Chimney Caper dies from the Spellbinders Merry Mischief Collection. The design features Santa’s legs sticking out of a red brick chimney topped with white snow, set against a dark blue background with white die-cut snowflakes and snowy splatter. A red satin ribbon is tied at the top, and the sentiment “may Santa’s visit bring you holiday cheer” is stamped at the bottom—perfect for festive gift wrapping or Christmas décor.

Spellbinders Merry Mischief Gift Tags #4 – Santa in the Chimney Tag:

Use the Chimney Caper die set to create Santa stuck in the chimney, the snow, and the snow on the roof.

Assemble the pieces and then use a #10 gel pen to add highlights to the boots and belt.

Creating the Tag:

  1. Use the Simon Says Stamp Nested Tags #czd265 and cut a tag from Cosmic Sky dark blue cardstock.
  2. Place the tag inside a splat box and splatter it with white paint.
  3. Use the Fergus the Gnome Winter and Christmas Embellishments to die-cut white snowflakes and set aside.
  4. Use foam squares to adhere the Santa/chimney piece to the tag.
  5. Stamp the sentiment on the snow piece and then adhere it to the bottom of the tag, also with foam squares.
  6. Finally, adhere the snowflakes to the background and embellish with a Silver gems in the center of each one.

I hope you enjoyed my collection of holiday tags and they gave you some inspiration to create your own with these adorable critters from the Merry Mischief Collection.

 

Card Making Supplies used for the Spellbinders Merry Mischief Gift Tags:

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